Stargazing Guide at Bryce Canyon

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We are looking for our next Stargazing Guides for Bryce Canyon, Utah! We are looking for 3 to 5 guides for the upcoming season!

Bryce Canyon Stargazing offers guided stargazing experiences that blend science, culture, and storytelling using high-powered telescopes and passionate, knowledgeable guides (that could be you!). We’re dedicated to sharing the magic of the night sky in a dedicated international dark sky location just outside of Bryce Canyon National Park.

• Lead stargazing tours with confidence and enthusiasm
• Set up, care for, and take down telescopes and gear
• Create and maintain a safe, fun, and unforgettable atmosphere that helps guests feel comfortable, curious, and inspired.
• Check-in guests and engage with them using a friendly, positive attitude and excellent customer service skills.
• Assist with guest needs throughout the evening, from answering astronomy questions to offering hot chocolate, blankets, or a helpful hand in the dark.
• Transport guests to/from local hotels
• Other duties may arise

• Presentation and public speaking skills
• Basic astronomy knowledge (or willingness to learn!)
• Ability to take complicated knowledge and explain in a simple, fun, and engaging way
• Reliability
• Time management skills
• Attention to detail
• Flexibility and adaptability to guest needs, weather changes, and unexpected changes
• Problem solving
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Comfort operating or learning to operate telescopes and related equipment
• Trustworthiness and care when working with expensive astronomy equipment
• Physical ability to lift equipment, stand/walk for extended periods

Location:

Bryce Canyon City, UT (Local Housing available for a reduced rate)

Guides: $25–27/hr
Support Staff: $20–25/hr
Pay depending on experience. Additional Pay for guides with Foreign Language Skills.

Year-round position with peak season during spring, summer, and fall.
Full or Part-time available, depending on availability.
Tours are in the evening but staff will be needed during the day during peak season

Stargazing under world-class dark skies, tips, fun team environment, and the chance to help people experience the universe in a whole new way.

Start Dates & Training will be between January and February

Interested parties send your resume to